Pilot for a Day

Rachel Denny Clow/Caller-Times Kyra Villarreal, 8, recently participated in a Pilot for a Day program, which is a partnership between training squadrons at the local naval air stations and Driscoll Children’s Hospital.

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Rachel Denny Clow/Caller-Times Robert Villarreal (from left), Elli Villarreal and their daughter, Kyra Villarreal, 8, talk Monday about their experience participating in a Pilot for a Day program, which is a partnership between training squadrons at the local naval air stations and Driscoll Children’s Hospital.

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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Kyra Villarreal was supported by two vans full of loving family and friends as she participated in the Pilot for a Day program at Naval Air Station Kingsville.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Kyra Villarreal learns what it’s like to be a pilot during her visit to Naval Air Station Kingsville as part of the Pilot for a Day program. Kyra suffers from a rare blood disorder.